EP Plenary session - The humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the West Bank, UNRWA’s essential role in the region and the need to release all hostages

Roberta METSOLA, EP President participate at the commemoration on one-year anniversary of terror attacks in Israel

Othmar KARAS welcomes Isaac HERZOG, President of Israel

Meeting of the Delegation for relations with Israel - Exchange of views on the political developments in Israel and the region following the Abraham Accords

EU - Israel Interparliamentary Meeting

EP Plenary session - Prospects for the two-State solution for Israel and Palestine

Meeting of the Delegation for relations with Israel - Exchange of views on the Open Skies Agreement between the European Union and Israel as a Facilitator for Tourism and People-to-People Exchanges

Meeting of the Delegation for relations with Israel - Exchange of views on EU-Israel relations during the Czech Presidency

Meeting of the Delegation for relations with Israel - Exchange of views with Haim Regev, Ambassador of Israel to the EU and NATO

Meeting of the Delegation for relations with Israel (D-IL)

Meeting of  the Delegation for Relations with Israel  ' Ukrainian humanitarian crisis: Current EU efforts and the Israeli experience '

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to the State of Israel : - Meeting with Naftali BENNETT, Prime Minister of the State of Israel

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to the State of Israel : - Meeting with Isaac HERZOG, President of the State of Israel

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to the State of Israel : - Address by Roberta METSOLA to the Knesset

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to the State of Israel : - Meeting with Yair LAPID, Alternate Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to the State of Israel : - Meeting with Yossi SHAIN, Chair of the Knesset Delegation for Relations with the European Parliament

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to the State of Israel : .-  Welcome Ceremony at the Knesset

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to the State of Israel : - Inauguration of the European Forest Belvedere

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to the State of Israel : - Visit to Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center

Official visit by Roberta METSOLA, EP President to the State of Israel : - Meeting and discussion with students of the Tel Aviv University

While international diplomatic efforts are underway to address the Gaza conflict and prevent it from escalating into a regional crisis, the Israeli government has expressed its determination to end Hamas' rule in Gaza. Israeli officials asserted a transition to more targeted warfare, though intense fighting continues. MEPs debate the humanitarian situation, the need to reach a ceasefire, and the risks of escalation in the Middle East. This news item shows extracts from the debate on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation: extracts from the debate

While international diplomatic efforts are underway to address the Gaza conflict and prevent it from escalating into a regional crisis, the Israeli government has expressed its determination to end Hamas' rule in Gaza. Israeli officials asserted a transition to more targeted warfare, though intense fighting continues. MEPs debate the humanitarian situation, the need to reach a ceasefire, and the risks of escalation in the Middle East. Closing statements by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation: closing statements by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management and Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs

While international diplomatic efforts are underway to address the Gaza conflict and prevent it from escalating into a regional crisis, the Israeli government has expressed its determination to end Hamas' rule in Gaza. Israeli officials asserted a transition to more targeted warfare, though intense fighting continues. MEPs debate the humanitarian situation, the need to reach a ceasefire, and the risks of escalation in the Middle East. Second part of the debate.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation: MEPs debate (part 2)

While international diplomatic efforts are underway to address the Gaza conflict and prevent it from escalating into a regional crisis, the Israeli government has expressed its determination to end Hamas' rule in Gaza. Israeli officials asserted a transition to more targeted warfare, though intense fighting continues. MEPs debate the humanitarian situation, the need to reach a ceasefire, and the risks of escalation in the Middle East. First part of MEPs debate.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation: MEPs debate (part 1)

While international diplomatic efforts are underway to address the Gaza conflict and prevent it from escalating into a regional crisis, the Israeli government has expressed its determination to end Hamas' rule in Gaza. Israeli officials asserted a transition to more targeted warfare, though intense fighting continues. MEPs debate the humanitarian situation, the need to reach a ceasefire, and the risks of escalation in the Middle East. Statements by Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Affairs and Foreign Trade, and the Federal Cultural Institutions and Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management. The transcription is the result of an automatic process. Please, check against delivery.

Humanitarian situation in Gaza, the need to reach a permanent ceasefire and the risks of regional escalation: opening statements by Hadja LAHBIB, Belgian Minister for Foreign Affairs and Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

After the opening statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, MEPs debate on the need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution.

Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union - Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution: MEPs debate part 2

Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union - Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution: MEPs debate part 1

Statement by the Vice-President of the Commission/High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy on the need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution. Opening statement Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World. This transcription is a result of an automatic process. Please check against delivery.

Need to release all hostages, to achieve a humanitarian ceasefire and prospect of the two-state solution: Opening statement Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the EU

Following Hamas’ deadly attack against Israel on 7 October 2023, which claimed the lives of around 1,200 people and resulted in more than 200 people being taken hostage, Israel declared war against the terrorist group. It began striking the Gaza Strip from the air, later sending ground forces into the sealed-off coastal enclave. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, more than 11,000 Palestinians, including a large number of civilians, have so far been killed. MEPs take stock of the latest developments, and discuss the regional and global implications of the renewed hostilities as well as the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East. Closing statements by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management and Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World.

Key debate - Humanitarian situation in Gaza: Closing statements by Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management and Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the European Commission

Following Hamas’ deadly attack against Israel on 7 October 2023, which claimed the lives of around 1,200 people and resulted in more than 200 people being taken hostage, Israel declared war against the terrorist group. It began striking the Gaza Strip from the air, later sending ground forces into the sealed-off coastal enclave. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, more than 11,000 Palestinians, including a large number of civilians, have so far been killed. MEPs take stock of the latest developments, and discuss the regional and global implications of the renewed hostilities as well as the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East.

Key debate - Humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 1)

Key debate - Humanitarian situation in Gaza: MEPs debate (part 2)

Following Hamas’ deadly attack against Israel on 7 October 2023, which claimed the lives of around 1,200 people and resulted in more than 200 people being taken hostage, Israel declared war against the terrorist group. It began striking the Gaza Strip from the air, later sending ground forces into the sealed-off coastal enclave. According to the Hamas-run health ministry, more than 11,000 Palestinians, including a large number of civilians, have so far been killed. MEPs take stock of the latest developments, and discuss the regional and global implications of the renewed hostilities as well as the prospects for peace and security in the Middle East. Opening statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World and Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management.

Key debate - Humanitarian situation in Gaza: opening statements by Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, HR/VP of the European Commission and Janez LENARČIČ, European Commissioner for Crisis Management

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets with Cate Blanchett, Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, before the start of the plenary session. Ms Blanchett has been a UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador since 2016 and shares her experience of, and insights into, raising public awareness about the plight of refugees and stateless people worldwide with MEPs.

Visit of Cate BLANCHETT , Goodwill Ambassador for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, to the European Parliament: meeting with Roberta METSOLA, EP President; and extracts from the address

During the European Council meeting of 26-27 October 2023, heads of state or government assessed the situation in Israel and Gaza, following Hamas terrorist attacks against Israel on 7 October and the subsequent Israeli military response in the Gaza Strip. Russia’s war against Ukraine and the EU’s continued support for the country, the revision of the EU’s 2024-2027 long-term budget and the economic situation in the EU were also discussed by leaders. MEPs discuss the results of the latest EU summit with Council and Commission Presidents Charles MICHEL and Ursula VON DER LEYEN. This news item shows extracts from the debate.

Conclusions of the European Council and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the need for a humanitarian pause: extracts from the debate

The leaders of the European Parliament political groups give a statement on the urgent need for immediate measures against the rise of antisemitism during the plenary session in Brussels. One round of political group speakers

Urgent need for immediate measures against the rise of antisemitism: one round of political group speakers

Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, meets Eli COHEN, Israeli Foreign Minister, at the European Parliament in Brussels. The Israeli Foreign Minister's visit comes against the backdrop of hostilities between Israel and Palestine.

Roberta METSOLA, EP President meets with Eli COHEN, Israeli Minister for Foreign Affairs: welcome and roundtable

This news item shows extracts from the MEPs debate on the terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza. Parliament advocates peace in the territory. Roberta METSOLA, President of the European Parliament, José Manuel ALBARES BUENO, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World and Ursula VON DER LEYEN, President of the European Commission, give a statement during the debate.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: extracts from the debate

On 11 October, Roberta Metsola, President of the European Parliament, lead MEPs and Parliament’s staff in a ceremony to remember victims of the terrorist attacks in Israel. During her speech, she said that Europe stands ready to help broker resolutions. During the plenary session, MEPs debate the terrorist attacks of Hamas against Israel with Council and Commission. Closing statements by Maroš ŠEFČOVIČ, Executive Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of the European Green Deal, Interinstitutional Relations and Foresight, José Manuel ALBARES BUENO, Minister for Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, and Josep BORRELL FONTELLES, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission in charge of a stronger Europe in the World.

The despicable terrorist attacks by Hamas against Israel, Israel's right to defend itself in line with humanitarian and international law and the humanitarian situation in Gaza: closing statements

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